(Resource News International) — With the harvest still about a month away, Manitoba’s corn crop is showing signs of producing very good yields. Teresa Bergsma of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association at Carman said the 2010 year has seen a surplus of moisture — a key reason why this year’s crops are looking so good.
Manitoba corn crop unharmed by moisture
Cattle Thriving On Good Pastures, Hay – for Aug. 19, 2010
Prices remained steady on slaughter cattle throughout Manitoba’s auction yards during the week ended Aug. 13, as producers and auction marts get ready for the busier fall season. Henry Penner from the Grunthal Auction Mart said he was satisfied with the prices that were accumulated at this week’s sale. “I think they were pretty good.
Check Your New Or Altered Grain Dryer – for Aug. 19, 2010
Keystone Agricultural Producers is advising farmers who have new or recently altered grain dryers to have their units connected and checked by their gas fitter well in advance of when they might want to use them later this fall. “If you’ve moved, altered or changed the fuel source on your grain dryer, or purchased a
Barley prices seen rising with low acreage
(Resource News International) — With a late harvest across Western Canada very probable, cash barley prices have been growing stronger. Toby Torkelson, general manager of RayGlen Commodities in Saskatoon, said barley prices have been moving in the right direction. “We’ve seen cash bids increasing on a fairly linear pattern,” he said. “I think that’s based
Wet outlook expected to slow Prairie harvest
(Resource News International) –– The cereal and oilseed harvest is just getting underway across Western Canada, but producers may want to prepare for it to be a lengthy process. According to Drew Lerner from World Weather Inc. in Kansas City, for the remainder of August, intermittent showers will be the name of the game. “I
U.S. lifts restrictions on Sask. canola plant
(Resource News International) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted restrictions against imports of canola meal produced at a Bunge Ltd. canola plant in northeastern Saskatchewan. Deb Seidel, Bunge’s director of communications for North America, said in an email that the company’s plant at Nipawin, about 140 km east of Prince Albert, has
End Is Nigh For Summer Lull In Marketings – for Aug. 12, 2010
There was some good news for cattle producers this week, as prices saw a slight increase during the week ending Aug. 6. “The yearlings came out a little stronger that expected,” said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. “Butcher cows and bulls looked to be another dollar stronger again this week, while
End Is Nigh For Summer Lull In Marketings – for Aug. 12, 2010
“We’re probably a week or two away from higher volumes.” – Robin Hill, Heartland Livestock Services, Virden There was some good news for cattle producers this week, as prices saw a slight increase during the week ending Aug. 6. “The yearlings came out a little stronger that expected,” said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock
Manitoba soybean crop looking good
(Resource News International) — Despite extremely wet conditions at the start of the growing season, Manitoba’s soybean crop is looking very strong as producers prepare to begin the harvest. “The crops are looking really good,” said Roxanne Roels, executive director for the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association at Carman. “They can handle water really well, and
Prairie winter wheat acreage to climb
(Resource News International) — The area seeded to winter wheat in Western Canada will increase from last year’s level, but limited quantities of seed will restrict the acreage jump, an industry official said. Seeded area in Western Canada was expected to hit 800,000 acres in the fall of 2010, up from 600,000 planted in the
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